Configure, deploy, and customize an ingestion webhook
Learn about the setup and customization of an ingestion webhook for integrating Commerce with a third-party back office system.​ This video explains how the webhook can address limitations in event communication between systems by providing a publicly available endpoint to adapt messages from the third party system to the ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ IO Eventing API. The process involves configuring the webhook in the actions.config.yaml file, enabling it in the app.config.yaml file, and deploying it to ensure proper functionality.
The video covers the steps to modify the webhook code to translate third-party events into formats compatible with the integration’s subscribed event types. It discusses adding an event-mapping.json file to facilitate this translation and emphasizes the importance of redeploying the runtime action after making changes.​ The video also highlights the significance of validating and transforming incoming event payloads to align with the expected schema, ensuring successful processing and integration with the Commerce API for creating customers.
Audience
- Developers who want to set up an ingestion webhook
- Anyone who wants to customize code for event translation
- Developers and architects who want to understand the importance of authentication and payload management
Video Content
- Configuration and Deployment: The video emphasizes the importance of configuring the ingestion webhook in the
actions.config.yamlfile and enabling it in theapp.config.yamlfile. It also highlights the need to redeploy the project after making changes to ensure the webhook functions correctly. - Customization for Compatibility: It is crucial to customize the webhook code to translate third-party events into formats that align with the integration’s subscribed event types. ​ This customization ensures seamless communication between systems and successful event processing.
- Authentication Implementation: Businesses are responsible for implementing authentication mechanisms suitable for their needs to prevent unauthorized requests when using the ingestion webhook. This step is essential for maintaining the security and integrity of the integration.
- Payload Validation and Transformation: Validating and transforming incoming event payloads to match the expected schema is vital for successful processing and integration with the Commerce API. ​ By trimming and mapping fields appropriately, the integration can operate efficiently with the necessary data.